Team Leader

Job Title: Team Leader
Location: WV14
Salary: 26,000 - 28,500 per annum, plus sleep-in allowance (6 sleep-ins per month)
Hours: Full-time
Environment: EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) / LD (Learning Disabilities)

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Leader to join our dynamic team in an EBD/LD environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing support and guidance to a team of staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and support to our service users. This role involves working closely with individuals with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties and Learning Disabilities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment that promotes independence, well-being, and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Supervision: Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of support staff, ensuring high standards of care and support are delivered consistently.
• Care Planning: Assist in the development, implementation, and review of individual care plans, ensuring that they meet the needs of each service user.
• Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations, including safeguarding and health and safety standards.
• Shift Management: Manage shifts effectively, including overseeing rotas, sleep-ins, and emergency cover to ensure adequate staffing levels.
• Support & Guidance: Provide hands-on support to the team during challenging situations, offering guidance and advice on best practices in handling behaviours associated with EBD/LD.
• Communication: Act as a key point of contact for families, external agencies, and other stakeholders, fostering positive relationships and ensuring effective communication.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records and reports, documenting all interactions and interventions with service users as required.
• Training & Development: Identify training needs within the team and assist in the delivery of training sessions to support staff development.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience: A minimum of 1 years' experience working in a similar setting, with a focus on Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties and/or Learning Disabilities.
• Leadership Skills: Proven experience in supervising or leading a team, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Qualifications: Relevant qualification in Health & Social Care (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or above).
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with staff, service users, and their families.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including sleep-ins and weekends as required.
• Driving License: A full UK driving license is essential.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of 26,000 - 28,500 per annum.
• Sleep-in allowance for 6 sleep-ins per month.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Ongoing training to support your professional growth.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with EBD and LD and have the skills and experience to lead a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply if you meet the criteria above:

For more information, please contact Daniel Osundina on (phone number removed)

Please note we only advertise a small amount of our vacancies.

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